Youri Tielemans alternatives
CM/CDMManchester United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYouri Tielemans's profile ↗
Youri Tielemans is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Manchester United in the Premier League. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Tielemans, players like Pascal Groß from Brighton & Hove Albion and Edu Expósito from Espanyol both have a fit score of 85/100 and market values of €2m and €4m, respectively. Other options include Pepelu from Valencia and Samu from Vitória SC, both also fitting well into a similar role at lower costs.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 5 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 94 | 84 |
| 8 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Youri Tielemans
≈ 100% Youri Tielemans · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Youri Tielemans · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Youri Tielemans · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Youri Tielemans?
Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €2.3m with a 85/100 match to Youri Tielemans.
Who is the best-value alternative to Youri Tielemans?
Pascal Groß offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €2.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Youri Tielemans?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Youri Tielemans's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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